Premier Membership Referral - Newbie question

So, this is not a plug for the referral membership. I have had conflicting responses on whether the benefits below are available just for sitting down and listening to the sales pitch. Some have told me that you have to buy-in to the timeshare. Others have said the opposite. I'm hoping for some clarity.

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(From the website)
What is a Premier Membership referral at Temptation Resort Cancun?
When I visited the new Temptation Resort for opening week I was so blown away by the amazing transformation I immediately bought in to their Premier program. As part of my membership benefits I have a limited number of Referrals to offer. When you visit the hotel as a Premier referral you receive the VIP members black wristband which allows you to enjoy all the VIP benefits of a fully fledged member without actually being one.

What do the VIP benefits include?
Your benefits as a black band Premier member include:

• 25% off the Hotel’s Website Published Rack Rate
• Upgraded Premium Alcohol
• Premier Only Menu Options
• Preferential Dinner Reservations
• One Free Lobster Dinner (6 night stay required)
• 25% Discount on Lobster and Steak
• 25% Discount on Wine
• Welcome Drink and Wet Towel
• Premier Member Concierge
• Personal Butler Service
• Exclusive Premier check in
• Black Premier wristband
• Late checkout (depending on availability)
• Room Welcome Kit
• Premium Mini Bar (stocked daily)
• Premier Member Bathrobe and Slippers
• 30 Min Sauna, Steam Room & Jacuzzi
• Drinks Service at Beach and Pool Areas
• Premier Beach Towel
• Exclusive Beach, Pool and Restaurant Areas
• 25% Discount on Rose Spa
• 25% Discount at Beauty Salon
• 10% Discount on Tours and Activities
• Temptation Good Night Kiss / Turndown Service
• Access to Temptation Yacht (4hr trip, max 10 people, Premium drinks and snacks included, extra cost of $400 per booking).

Is there a catch?
The only catch is you must attend the member sales presentation during your stay. This will include a tour of the hotel including different room types and a chat with a sales representative who will explain the various member packages in case you want to buy one. There is no obligation to buy anything just to attend the meeting. When you attend the meeting I receive a credit which I use towards our own stays at the hotel.
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So, is there a catch or not?

 

No catch. I consider us to be professional Referrals. We will go ahead and do the meeting but at this point we are not interested in buying in. Sometimes it is cheaper and sometimes it is more expensive just depends on deals. Set your clock and to do the 90 minute meeting... we do it early in the morning on our second day. It’s over with and the member get a $250 credit because we attended the meeting...$500 if we ever decide to buy in.

Nikki

 

I will not do the presentation just send the member 250.00 directly.

 

You have to setup the referral ahead of time when booking your trip, then you get all the member benefits on arrival and through your stay. You have to attend the sales pitch.

If you book on your own, and then signup to do the presentation once you are there, and you are not on a referral, you do not receive the black band with all the perks when you check-in.

If you book on your own, and then signup to do the presentation once you are there, and you are not on a referral, BUT you Do buy a membership at the end of the presentation. They will remove your white band, and give you a black member band for the rest of your stay.

 

Every week there is another referral thread....maybe there should be a sticky
Gets old

 

Agreed. The sticky would be good. It's really unclear because, like Scuba Steve points out, there are many ways to navigate this deal. Maybe someone will make a good sticky.

 

We are interested in a referral for Desire Riviera Maya for February 14-23. How do I locate premier members with available weeks?

 

@marshe - not as annoying as the endless "what brands of alcohol and/or beer do they serve?"

 

Search Facebook for a private group called Temptation referral Exchange. You can post there looking for one.